Green anaconda Considered the heaviest of the constrictors, green anacondas (Eunectes murinus) are like Burmese pythons and other constrictors in that they'll eat almost anything.

The world's heaviest snakes, including the green anaconda and Burmese python, showcase remarkable size and strength. The green anaconda is the heaviest living snake, while the reticulated python ...

Amethystine Python (Image: Canva) Smaller relative of the green anaconda, this South American snake weighs approximately 40 kg and measures 3–4 metres long.

The northern green anaconda has been identified as a new species after genetic analysis showed it split from its southern counterpart 10 million years ago.

During the filming of an upcoming National Geographic series, a team of scientists discovered that the green anaconda is actually two genetically distinct species.